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Month: August 2013

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5 air drying clay projects for kids
Posted in10 minutes or less Gifts Make with kids

Craft ideas for kids: 5 fantastic air drying clay projects

  A couple of weeks ago, we went along to a local family fun day.  Pickle's favourite activity was air-drying clay.  He made a little 'nest' and some eggs to…
Quick and easy kids’ recipe for pizza (from scratch)
Posted in20-30 minutes Make for kids Make with kids

Quick and easy kids’ recipe for pizza (from scratch)

A super-simple pizza recipe using a version of Jamie Oliver’s basic pizza dough recipe and Pizza Express style tomato sauce.  These are a fraction of the cost of store-bought pizza and a whole lot more fun!

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Craft ideas for kids: How to make a feather headdress
Posted in10 minutes or less Make for kids Make with kids

Craft ideas for kids: How to make a feather headdress

One of the fastest craft ideas for kids – a simple yet beautiful no-sew feather headdress (plus some more fun carnival craft ideas for kids)!

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Craft ideas for kids: Masking tape canvas painting
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid babies

Craft ideas for kids: Masking tape canvas painting

We’ve been trying out some simple craft ideas for kids this summer.  Masking tape painting was heaps of fun and resulted in some fantastic artwork!

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10 GORGEOUS wedding craft ideas
Posted in10 minutes or less 20-30 minutes a few quid

Top 10 gorgeous wedding craft ideas which are simple enough even for kids to do!

These fabulous wedding craft ideas are so easy, the kids can help you make them, so why not recruit your little nieces, nephews, siblings, friends' (or your own) kids to…
Craft ideas for kids: No spill pig watering can
Posted in20-30 minutes a few quid Make for kids

Craft ideas for kids: No spill pig watering can

Is your toddler as keen on watering the garden as mine are?  Do they also get more water on their feet than in the plant pots?  Here’s your answer – a cheeky pig watering can made from a recycled plastic milk jug!

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Craft ideas for kids: Fearless painting and drawing!
Posted in10 minutes or less babies older kids / adults

Craft ideas for kids: Fearless painting and drawing!

Sometimes the simplest craft ideas for kids are the best.  Just a few materials and a big imagination is all they need to create a masterpiece! You will need: -…
Simple bird automaton
Posted in1 hour or more a few quid Make for kids

Simple bird automaton

Want to try one of the best EVER craft ideas for kids?  How about a machine which makes a bird ‘fly’ up and down and round and round when you turn the handle?

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10 summer fete crafts
Posted in1 hour or more 10 minutes or less 20-30 minutes

10 sensational summer fete crafts & activities round-up

We've been so lucky to have had really beautiful weather recently - Pickle and Chops love the freedom of running around outside every day.  They especially enjoyed our local village…
Craft ideas for kids: Funky pompom bird
Posted in10 minutes or less Make with kids pennies

Craft ideas for kids: Funky pompom bird

Looking for craft ideas for kids?  This quirky little bird is made from pompoms, feathers and pipe-cleaners.  He’s full of personality and only takes a few minutes to make!

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